Boston Acoustics Introduces Competitor Series C110 and C210 Subwoofer Systems
6 January 2000
Boston Acoustics Introduces Competitor Series C110 and C210 Subwoofer Systems at Winter CES
CES Booth: SANDS, #16962
CES, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Boston Acoustics today introduced
its new Competitor Series Subwoofer Systems for the "enthusiast" automotive
audio aftermarket. The Competitor Series Subwoofer Systems provide
unprecedented performance in an unexpectedly small amount of space.
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Honored with an "Innovations 2000" award for new product design and
engineering excellence at the International Winter Consumer Electronics Show,
the new Competitor Series C110 Subwoofer System is part of the Competitor
Series subwoofer line, which follows in the footsteps of Boston's highly
acclaimed ProSeries subwoofers. The Competitor C110 and C210 subwoofer
systems, priced at $399 and $649 MSRP ea. respectively, consist of either one
or two Competitor Series 10-inch subwoofers and an equal number of 10-inch
tuned radiators in an MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). The enclosure is
barely larger than the driver cones themselves.
These subwoofer systems offer deep bass output without occupying excessive
space in the car. The tuned radiator design allows the subwoofer system to
produce high volumes in a compact enclosure, while eliminating the port noise
and size requirements inherent in conventional vented designs. Each subwoofer
system has a 2-ohm nominal impedance to maximize the power from the driving
amplifier.
Like its ProSeries cousins, the Competitor Subwoofers are designed at
Boston Acoustics' Peabody, Massachusetts facility, using best-in-breed design
programs, and are built on Boston Acoustics' proprietary production lines to
within a +/-1dB tolerance-perhaps the industry's tightest.
The patented technology that makes the Boston Acoustics ProSeries stand
out is also incorporated in the new Competitor Subwoofer series. Using its
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) computer modeling software, Boston engineers
developed RadialVent(TM) Cooling technology. This patented process uses a
die-cast aluminum venting plate directly surrounding the voice coil to focus
airflow on the hottest part of the voice coil, and channels that air through a
network of aluminum heat sinks. This efficiently draws heat away from the
voice coil-so power handling, output, and reliability are dramatically
increased. RadialVent Cooling is a major breakthrough in loudspeaker design.
The tuned radiator design used in the Competitor Series Subwoofer systems
allows the subwoofer to operate more efficiently than in a conventional sealed
enclosure. Each radiator is heavily mass-loaded with a thick plate of MDF and
employs a suspension consisting of an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
surround and a coupled spider assembly. EPDM is a man-made substance that
provides extreme strength and pliancy, coupled with the ability to resist
heat, cold and moisture.
This combination tunes the small air space behind the subwoofer for
optimum performance in the lowest registers. Although similar in principle to
a ported design, the tuned radiator offers the additional benefits of reduced
enclosure size, greater control of the subwoofer below its tuning frequency
and the elimination of port noise.
Distribution
The Boston Competitor Series Subwoofer Systems are sold at Boston
Acoustics' specialty retailers. For more information, please visit Boston
Acoustics at http://www.bostonacoustics.com or call 978-538-5000.
About Boston Acoustics
Boston Acoustics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and
marketer of innovative, high-performance consumer audio entertainment products
for the automotive, home and computer environments. Corporate headquarters
are at 300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960, USA. The company can be reached
at 978-538-5000. Please visit http://www.bostonacoustics.com for more information.